The Selle Italia Novus Superflow Endurance Saddle features extra padding, a long cutout and a split nose design. It’s for those looking for forward relief on long, hard rides, regardless of whether the emphasis is on long or hard or both.
The Novus line of saddles from Selle Italia share a flattish shape, short length, and long cut-out. There are two sizes, a L and S, corresponding with the L3 and S3 of Selle Italia’s idmatch system.
The foundation of the saddle is TI 316 Tube 7mm round rails. It’s an alloyed steel/titanium that is strong and reasonably light. A nylon composite shell is hung on the rails, featuring a Superflow cutout. This design starts in front with a split nose and moves to a full-on, wide opening in the middle. Extra padding is added between the shell and cover in the form of a layer of neoprene. Fibra-Tek synthetic leather covering. finishes the saddle.
The two sizes of the Novus Superflow Endurance Saddle are: L, at 146mm wide by 282mm long and weighing 295g, and the S at 136mm wide by 282mm long and weighing 290g.